This is from the Spanish word Candelaria, which is the term for the Presentation of Jesus at the Temple, a Christian festival also known as Candlemas in English.
Candlemas, also known as the Feast of the Purification of the Blessed Virgin Mary and Feast of the Presentation of our Lord Jesus, is a Catholic holiday commemorating the presentation of Jesus at the Temple.
The holiday falls on February 2, which is traditionally the 40th day of the Christmas–Epiphany season.
Candlemas in 2026 was on Monday, February 2.
In many European countries—especially France, Belgium, and parts of Switzerland—Candlemas is traditionally called La Chandeleur. A big part of the celebration is making and eating crêpes.
Why crêpes?
Round and golden, they symbolize the sun and the return of light after winter.
Candlemas is tied to light and revelation, so the circular, sun-like crêpes became a folk custom.
In France, there’s even a ritual of flipping crêpes in the pan while holding a coin for good luck!
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